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Roy Hodgson reappointed as Crystal Palace manager as he returns to The Eagles after two years

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Roy Hodgson has been reappointed as Crystal Palace manager until the end of the season. Hodgson had a four-year spell at Palace from 2017 to 2021, stepping down on his own terms, and is Patrick Vieira’s replacement, after the former Arsenal captain was sacked last week.

Ad Palace are yet to win a match in 2023 and are 12th in the Premier League, but sit just three points above the relegation zone.

World CupDo England fans not remember how bad it was? – The Warm-Up21/06/2022 AT 06:49 “It is a privilege to be asked to return to the club, which has always meant so much to me, and to be given the important task of turning the team’s fortunes around,” said Hodgson. “Our sole objective now is to start winning matches and to get the points necessary to ensure our Premier League status. “Crystal Palace is known for its fighting spirit, and I have no doubt that all our supporters will fight with us, beginning with the visit of Leicester City a week Saturday.” Hodgson has not managed a club since his contract ran out at Watford as they were relegated from the Premier League last season.

Following the return of the international break, there will be 10 games left in the season for Palace and they play each of the eight teams below them.

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